Tag: Rio 2016
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The Secrets to Synchronized Swimming
Synchronized swimmers often use a type of gelatine in their hair, but why?
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Robbed in Rio: Danish Olympic team hit by thieves
Olympic thieves have robbed Denmark’s team of mobile phones, clothes and sheets, and even had the cheek to deprive Morten Rodtwitt, the country’s Olympic boss of his iPad. “It’s extremely irritating,†Morten Rodtwitt, Denmark’s chef de mission in Rio, told Berlingske. “In connection with the many extra workers, cleaners and housekeepers who have been squeezed…
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Inside Rio’s Favelas
Twenty-five percent of the residents of Rio de Janeiro live in informal communities called favelas. Not fully slums but not fully integrated into the city either, these favelas are home to both horrific gang violence and some of the most creative and resourceful people in Rio.
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Nathan Adrian – USA Swimming Olympic Team 2016
Meet Nathan Adrian, a member of your USA Swimming 2016 Olympic Team representing the stars and stripes in Rio. Nathan will compete in the 50m and 100m freestyle.
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Ryan Held – USA Swimming Olympic Team 2016
Meet Ryan Held, a member of your USA Swimming 2016 Olympic Team representing the stars and stripes in Rio. Ryan will compete in the 400m freestyle relay.
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Hali Flickinger – USA Swimming Olympic Team 2016
Meet Hali Flickinger, a member of your USA Swimming 2016 Olympic Team representing the stars and stripes in Rio. Hali will compete in the 200m butterfly.
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Australian Swim Team primed to perform in Rio
The Australian Swim Team touched down in Rio a couple of days ago and they’re primed to perform in Rio. Hear from Head Coach Jacco Verhaeren, and swimmers Cameron McEvoy, Cate Campbell, Bronte Campbell, Mitch Larkin and Emily Seebohm. https://youtu.be/ZlbZNtWVQdw
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Simone Manuel – USA Swimming Olympic Team 2016
Meet Simone Manuel, a member of your USA Swimming 2016 Olympic Team representing the stars and stripes in Rio. Simone will compete in the 50m and 100m freestyle.